Many Employers Had Been Planning for a Decision Upholding Affordable Care Act Requirements

Some employers that had argued their religious beliefs prevented them from complying with federal health-law regulations said they are planning to stop covering certain contraceptives following Monday's Supreme Court decision.

In a 5-4 split vote, the high court ruled that "closely held" companies can on religious grounds opt out of Affordable Care Act requirements that company-sponsored health plans pay for employees'...